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It's been a while since I've been on here, since I've been looking for a teaching job and unsure if I'd be able to get one.

My DREAM is to live in a mountain town, on one acre of land with at least a two bedroom house. I don't care about access to big-city amenities. I've been in Houston for 28 years and I never do anything but work (teach), and come home. It's too hot here to do anything outside. I'm an empty-nester, single, and my children are grown and away.

I've am certified in Colorado to teach English and ESL. I still don't have a job, but I'm actively interviewing right now (by telephone, since I'm in Houston). I have applied literally all over the state in the areas where I'd like to live. The interviews I've had so far are in Harrison No. 2 district, which is near the COS airport.

My question is: If I wanted to live in Manitou or OCC, how long would it take me to drive to the Harrison school district (roughly near the airport)? Thank you for your response.